: a block, capital, or molding from which an arch springs see arch illustration
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Noun (1)
consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet
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The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.
—Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impost. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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